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Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

Save up to £200 per family of four on 2023 Orlando holidays

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Take a holiday beyond anything you’ve experienced before at Universal Orlando Resort. Journey through legendary worlds of incredible heroes at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Immerse yourself in the next generation of blockbuster entertainment at Universal Studios Florida and enjoy the thrills and relaxation of a tropical paradise like no other at Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park.

From theme park excitement, to spectacular hotels, each offering a range of exclusive theme park benefits, to the dining and entertainment of Universal CityWalk, Universal Orlando Resort is the perfect family holiday.

Prices from £762pp

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort has exclusive benefits for our customers;

  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Exclusive late check-out available until 1:00pm
  • Two complimentary inflateable rubber rings per room
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay
Prices from £874pp

Discover three amazing theme parks...

Universal Minions

Universal Studios Florida

Immerse yourself in the next generation of blockbuster entertainment at Universal Studios. Meet Illuminations’ mischievous Minions and join forces with the TRANSFORMERS Autobots as you unleash your imagination at Universal Studios Florida, where heart-pounding, cutting-edge attractions bring your favourite movies, television and more to life. 

Universal Spiderman

Universal's Islands of Adventure

Step into a world where heroes, villains, myths and legens are brought to live as you journey thorugh Jurassic Park™, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Skull Island: Reign of Kong™ and Marvel Superhero Island™.

Universal Volcano Bay

Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park

At this tropical island water park, you'll find both action and relaxation. From the mighty Ktakatau™ Aqua Coaster to the Kopiko Wai Winding River™,there's fun for all ages.

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Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort

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Yes. You'll need to obtain approval no less than 72 hours prior to travel to the US via the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) scheme.

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Next-level Adventure: Highlights of Universal Orlando Resort

Hold on tight, you’re in for quite a ride... Visiting Universal Orlando Resort is a full-throttle, blow-your-mind, never-to-be-forgotten holiday like no other. There are three incredible theme parks: jump into the movies at Universal Studios Florida, meet dinosaurs and Super Heroes at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and hit the waves at Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park.

Make the most of your holiday by staying in the thick of the action. From budget-friendly to pure indulgence, there’s a hotel for everyone, all offering guests exclusive benefits. Some, such as the the tropical Loews Royal Pacific Resort, the elegant and refined Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and the laid back and cool Hard Rock Hotel® even include a FREE^ Universal Express Unlimited pass, so you can skip the regular lines at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. (Requires theme park admission).

Universal Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Experience the magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™ linked by the Hogwarts™ Express steam train
Universal Minions

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™

Join Gru, his duaghters and mischievous Minions as you're recruited to work in Gru's super villain laboratory. Heartwarming fun for the whole family.
Universal Transformers

TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3D

Join the TRANSFORMERS Autobots on a 3-D ride where you get to join Optimus Prime as he saves the planet at Universal Studios Florida.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Universal Orlando Resort

The Incredible Hulk Coaster®

For one of Universal's Islands of Adventure's biggest thrills, strap in to The Incredible Hulk Coaster® which dips and flips like it's being controlled by the Hulk himself.

Jurassic World VelociCoaster

Unleashing Florida's fastest, tallest and most intense rollercoaster ever created, catapulting riders 155 feet into the air at extreme speeds up to 70 mph while racing alongside a ferocious Velociraptor pack and adventure.
Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure Universal

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™

Join Hagrid™ as you fly deep into the wilds of the Forbidden Forest, beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle, on a thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges into the paths of some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures.
Volcano Bay Krakatau

Krakatau™ Aqua Coaster

Towering 200 feet above the tropical landscape, four-person canoes slide upward through the mists and into the dark twists and turns within the volcano before emerging with a plunge through a shimmering waterfall.
Universal Ollivanders Wand Shop

Step inside Ollivanders™ Wand Shop

Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC, here aspiring witches and wizards have the chance to experience a rite of passage - being chosen by a wand with the help of a wand keeper. 
Universal Spiderman

Meet your favourite superheroes!

Meet Spider-Man, Captain America and other Super Heroes at Marvel Super Hero Island® in Universal's Islands of Adventure. 
Universal Transformers

Come face to face with the Transformers™

Freedom fighters, have your cameras ready to engage: this is your chance to meet Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and the evil Megatron at Universal Studios Florida.
The Bourne Stuntacular Universal

The Bourne Stuntacular

Through a cutting-edge fusion of stagecraft and film, follow Jason Bourne as he outruns sinister characters. He dangles from a helicopter in Dubai. He’s chased across rooftops in Tangier and by motorcycle through Virginia. There are fistfights, shootouts and danger at every turn.
Try Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Enjoy a Butterbeer™

Order a mug of Butterbeer™ at The Three Broomsticks™ and explore Hogsmeade™ a wizarding village near Hogwarts™ castle. Also enjoy beloved wizarding world treats like Cauldron Cakes, Fizzing Whizzbees and Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans™ at Honeydukes™.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

A taste of Italy

Dine on pizza and pasta just like mama used to make at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. This chic retreat looks more like a charming Italian seaside village than a hotel – order a cappuccino on the pretty piazza and stop by the gelateria for a scoop or three.
Universal's CityWalk

Universal CityWalk

Eat a variety of cuisines at Universal CityWalk, the always-buzzing entertainment and dining district: Bigfire is where open fire cooking is center-stage, Voodoo Doughnut serves more than 50 types of doughnuts daily, while The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is like a dessert laboratory offering a smorgasbord of sumptuous sweets.
Universal Studios Hollywood℠

Order a Krusty Burger

Stop by Krusty Burger, order a Duff beer at Moe’s Tavern, and treat yourself to mouth-wateringly scrumptious donuts at Lard Lad Donuts ... all at Springfield, U.S.A. The recreation of The Simpsons™ hometown at Universal Studios Florida is the perfect place for photo ops.
Universal Hogwarts

The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle

See Hogwarts™ castle come to life with a dazzling display of lights and colour. The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle spectacle (select nights) is a beautiful way to end your day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Universal Christmas

Experience the magic of Christmas

When the sun goes down, see The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle light projection show, watch Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios and see the streets festooned with decorations and fairy lights. 
Universal Celebration

Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration

On select nights, don't miss Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration, a stunning light and water show which celebrates some of the world's biggest movies from past and present.
Universal Mardi Gras

Universal’s Mardi Gras

Get ready for Florida’s biggest shindig: Universal’s Mardi Gras. On select nights in spring, New Orleans comes to Orlando – expect flamboyant fancy dress, raucous performers and live performers.
Hard Rock Live Universal

Hard Rock Live®

Catch a gig at Hard Rock Live®. Orlando’s ‘Coliseum of Rock’ at Universal CityWalk hosts some of the hottest acts around, in the coolest venue. To feel like an A-lister yourself, check-in at the hip Hard Rock Hotel®.

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WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names and indicia are © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)

^Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Not valid at Universal’s Volcano Bay. Excludes separately ticketed events. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Available during normal theme park operating hours only. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

†Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

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£50 per person discount on a new package holiday to Orlando where the price includes direct Economy Classic on Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow or Manchester and accommodation or flight and car, booked between 08:00 24th June 2022 and 23:59 21st July 2022, for departures from 01 June 2023 to 31 December 2023. Savings on package holidays to Orlando applies when either the outbound or return flight is booked in “O”, “N”, “X”, “Q” or “E” Class. Bookings are subject to availability and Virgin Atlantic Holidays full terms and conditions apply https://www.virginholidays.co.uk/customer-support/terms-and-conditions. When booking by telephone or in-store, a non-refundable booking fee applies. Saving cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer, promotion, discount or any other affinity discount. Calls cost no more than calls to UK geographical numbers (01 or 02). ATOL protected (2358) and ABTA (V2043). 

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Over the past few weeks, we have repatriated our customers from overseas who wanted to come home.  

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Don’t worry if you’ve missed a payment or just need a little more time to pay; we have options available to help you. If your holiday is going ahead as planned, you can continue to pay for your holiday in Manage my booking, even if travelling in less than 12 weeks. If you’re unsure, you can delay any additional payments by choosing a new time to travel by requesting a call back in Manage My booking for one of our team to look at options. If your holiday is more than 6 months away, you may wish to set up a Direct Debit to spread the cost. This can be arranged whilst rebooking or afterwards in Manage my booking.

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We understand that you may wish to change your holiday plans and we appreciate the need for flexibility. 

We'll be in touch by email letting you know how to register to change your holiday plans. You can also log into Manage my booking to find the details there. 

Please look out for emails from us or visit our dedicated Covid-19 (Coronavirus) page for the latest updates.

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If we haven’t notified you of any changes, your holiday will be going ahead as planned but if you prefer to move your holiday to a later time we can help. You can call our team on 0344 472 9499 who can look at options for you.

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Payments are being prioritised based on when the request was made, working in order from March 2020 onwards. We will always try to process refunds at the earliest opportunity, for requests before August our maximum timeframe is 120 days. As we are steadily reducing the maximum processing time for each new request, for refund requests made in August, we expect the maximum processing time to be 80 days, from the date the refund is requested. For those requesting a refund in September, we expect it to be processed within a maximum of 60 days, and then reduce to 30 days for refunds requested in October, before returning to normal levels.

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To finalise the amendment, one of our customer advisors will phone you. We need to work through amend requests in departure date order so we can prioritise those with the most imminent travel plans, so you may have a longer wait than usual until we’re able to ring you back. We will help everyone that wants to move their holiday.

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You can contact our team by emailing feedback.backhome@virginholidays.com to discuss options on unused portions of your holiday. If you need to contact our team about amending an existing holiday or requesting a refund please log in to manage my booking.

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